Question by weeleesie: Wedding present for couple who've already set up home??
My bro and sis in law are getting married in June. I have no idea what to get them as a present because they have been in their house for a couple of years now so will not be making a wedding list for housey stuff.
Any ideas what i can get them instead?
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Answer by kick_ass_cowgirl_1982
To put it bluntly.... give them cash... they are probably too scared to ask their guests for money... but deep down they know its exactly what they need....
What do you think? Answer below!
In that case, get them something they’ve always wanted but that they never got round to buying. He’s your brother, so I’m sure you know what sort of thing he wants.
Or, perhaps treat them to weekend away somewhere, or give them vouchers for meals out etc.
I agree. give them cash.
Maybe you could contribute towards their honeymoon or put some money behind the bar and buy everyone a drink
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Give them a Visa cash card. You can make it for whatever amount your budget allows and they can spend it anywhere that takes Visa…wich is like everywhere.
Hi, My friend’s gets married next month they have said we do not need to bring presents as they have everything, but if people insist they would like vouchers from our local DIY store, (B & Q ) or Debenhams.
i think i would give them money or depending on how much i wanted to spend get them a holiday voucher that way thay can put it towards a holiday of there choice.
Give them money it will be handy for wedding bills or honeymoon, a lot of people are doing it nowadays as most people have set up home before they get married,
i had this problem a few months ago , i gave them a gift cert 4 a his and hers massage , they were delighted wit it or else how about a really good bed set everyone loves new bed clothes
Get them premium bonds
Just give cash. They can put it towards something they really want.
I went through the same thing and someone at my wedding gave us a one thousand dollar cash card and it helped out alot considering we did not go on a honeymoon because I have three children from a previous marriage.
Get em a kitten.
Now here’s why….
Cash is good and helps and all. But it is cold and heartless sorta.
A kitten will bring em together with somethin they can ooh and aah over and play with and watch grow together. Its like a binding thing.
A puppy can do this too. Just don’t give em a kid, they’re too expensive to take care of.
Hi, We’ve been living together for 4 years when we get hitched so we’re asking for cash towards our honeymoon. Your bro and SiL are probably too nervous to ask for cash. Or maybe gift vouchers for John Lewis, Debenhams or IKEA. Either that or is there a sport they love? or hobby? You could buy them tickets to see their fave team or a red letter day where they could drive racing cars or something. Hope that helps!
Money – definitely. My sis is getting married in September and even though they’re not saying it, they’re hoping to get cash from people. They have also set up home together, but there are lots of things they would like to do to their house like new floors etc.
Most people I know who get married nowadays want money as a wedding present.
If you don’t want to give them money I’d give them a gift voucher for a shop they both like.
I would give them cash or vouchers, they can get what they need then, thats what I gave my brother.
we are having a wishing well where ppl can post cash into it. when u have everything u need in a house what use is a photo frame or kettle? the money we rec will be cashed into dollers as our honeymoon is in the usa and costing alot so any money towards spends there is greatly appreciated!
Cash is nice, or the weekend away idea. Or if you want something more personal, think about something you and your brother use to do as kids (run around in batman pajamas? were you on the same little league team?) or that you and them do together (go to the beach a lot? go see movies?) and get them something related. Give them something they can enjoy together, but will remind them of you. You know they always say it’s the thought that counts? Put some thought into it. When you do this, even a little gift can be the best present they get.
Bottle of champagne, or something for the house e.g. a picture frame / vase? Vouchers e.g. for trip to the theatre, concert tickets?
I know your brother hasn’t asked for cash, but to those who have – this is SO RUDE!
When I want to get someone a present, I try to spend some time with them, this helps to get ideas. Cash or gift cards are okay, but not real memorable. There is always something folks can use around the house.
The things we most appreciated were really nice new sheets and bed linen, sounds boring but those sort of things are things we don’t always get round to replacing ourselves. We did not register as we had been together 3 years when we married. It’s good to start married life with new linen.
Well, why don’t you sponsor them a weekend at a spa or something? It’s not as … um, impersonal as cash and besides, newlyweds can’t get enough “alone-time”
How about camping stuff or beach stuff. Things you wouldnt think about but are needed.
American Express Gift Cheque. They can use it for whatever they want. I would rather have that than a purchased gift. You can get it at any bank
You could ask what they want?
Failing that cash will always come in handy.
I think money is the best idea. That way they can buy what THEY want. They are probably too scared to ask for it but it makes more sense than you buying them something they may not use!
Or else ask them is there anything they would like that they might not buy themselves unless for a special occassion.